Posted on 12/31/2004 2:36:51 PM PST by Clive
December 31, 2004
Release Number: 04-12-71
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
31ST MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT SEIZES WEAPONS CACHE IN SA'DAH
CAMP RIPPER, Iraq -- Elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit seized three weapons caches during sweeping operations Thursday, Dec. 30 in southern Sa'dah.
The Marines used intelligence from a previous weapons seizure to conduct cordon and sweep operations that resulted in the uncovering of 150 120mm mortar rounds and numerous small arms.
Meanwhile, one insurgent was killed while attempting to fire a rocket-propelled grenade at Marines manning an observation post near Husaybah. There were no US casualties.
The 31st MEU continues to enhance security and stability in the Al Anbar Province in advance of the upcoming Iraqi elections.
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Good news indeed!
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